McConnell Extra Mile Award

Nominations are being accepted for the McConnell’s Extra Mile Award. This is an opportunity to recognize a full-time teacher or educator who is making an outstanding contribution to students’ lives. The selected recipient of the award will be awarded a cash prize of $10,000.Nominees should be a full-time educator in a public, private, or parochial school system and who have demonstrated exceptional contributions in the classroom, school, and community activities.

The nominee should:

1. Set an example;

2. Be able to inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities;

3. Have respect and admiration of students, parents, co-workers, and administrators;

4. Active and outstanding leadership roles in their communities as well as in their school's community activities;

5. Go the extra mile.

The download contains additional information regarding the award and the nomination process, along with the nomination form.

Attached is the nomination form, which should be completed and sent to Don Sturgeon.